Emergency Nurses Association Expands Globally with UAE Affiliate
Event summary
- Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) launched its first international affiliate, the UAE Emergency Nurses Advisory Council, on January 29, 2026.
- The affiliate will focus on strengthening nurse education in emergency care, including trauma and triage.
- ENA has delivered instructor training for its Trauma Nursing Core Course, Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, and Emergency Severity Index training in the UAE.
- Adel Al Shamry and Hadi Taleb were key figures in establishing the council, with Al Shamry leading the Emirates National Readiness and Response Program-Jaheziya.
The big picture
The establishment of the UAE Emergency Nurses Advisory Council marks a significant step in ENA's global expansion, aligning with the trend of professional associations extending their reach to enhance standards and collaboration in emergency nursing. This move underscores the growing importance of specialized training and international cooperation in healthcare, particularly in regions with rapidly developing healthcare infrastructures like the UAE.
What we're watching
- Global Expansion
- How the UAE affiliate will influence ENA's international growth strategy and whether it can replicate this model in other regions.
- Professional Development
- The impact of increased training programs on the professional development of emergency nurses in the UAE and beyond.
- Industry Collaboration
- The pace at which ENA can forge similar partnerships with other international healthcare organizations to strengthen global emergency nursing standards.